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Exposé of America's perilous fast food obsession.
"Fast Food Nation" is more than just an eye-opener; it's a deep dive into a cultural phenomenon that shapes how millions live. If you've ever enjoyed the convenience of a quick meal but sensed an underlying issue with the industry, Eric Schlosser's rigorous investigation and engaging storytelling will confirm your suspicions and then some. It's the kind of book that doesn't just inform you; it transforms the way you view every bite.
- Puddly Award for Nonfiction (2003)
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ISBN: 9780060838584
Authors:
Eric Schlosser
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Date of Publication: 2005-07-15
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Sociology,
Health,
History,
Food,
Food and Drink,
Economics,
Politics,
Society,
Social Issues,
Communication
Goodreads rating: 3.75
(rated by 205568 readers)
Description
Fast food has hastened the malling of our landscape, widened the chasm between rich and poor, fueled an epidemic of obesity, and propelled American cultural imperialism abroad. That's a lengthy list of charges, but here Eric Schlosser makes them stick with an artful mix of first-rate reportage, wry wit, and careful reasoning. Schlosser's myth-shattering survey stretches from California's subdivisions where the business was born to the industrial corridor along the New Jersey Turnpike where many fast food's flavors are concocted. Along the way, he unearths a trove of fascinating, unsettling truths -- from the unholy alliance between fast food and Hollywood to the seismic changes the industry has wrought in food production, popular culture, and even real estate. (back cover)
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Exposé of America's perilous fast food obsession.
"Fast Food Nation" is more than just an eye-opener; it's a deep dive into a cultural phenomenon that shapes how millions live. If you've ever enjoyed the convenience of a quick meal but sensed an underlying issue with the industry, Eric Schlosser's rigorous investigation and engaging storytelling will confirm your suspicions and then some. It's the kind of book that doesn't just inform you; it transforms the way you view every bite.
- Puddly Award for Nonfiction (2003)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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